Apple Jalebi

Directions

1. 1
   Batter:
2. 2
   Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1/4 cup warm water, and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Mix the flour and oil together.
4. 4
   Add the yeast solution to the flour and mix. Make a smooth batter. Add water as needed. Consistency should be like pancake mix.
5. 5
   Set the batter aside and let it sit in a warm place for half hour.
6. 6
   Make sure the batter is fermented, but do not over ferment. After fermenting batter will be little lacy.
7. 7
   Syrup:
8. 8
   Boil the sugar and water together. Add the lemon juice, and cardamom boil for about 8 minutes until syrup is about 1/2 thread. Lemon juice keeps the mixture from crystallizing.
9. 9
   Making the jalebis:
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    Heat the oil in a frying pan about 1 inch deep.
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    Dip the apple slices into the batter one at a time, making sure the slice is covered with the batter. Then, slowly drop the slices into the frying pan.
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    The jalebi will take about 4 to 5 minutes to cook.
13. 13
    Turn them occasionally. Fry the jalebi until both sides are golden-brown.
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    Transfer them into the warm syrup.
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    Let jalebi soak in the hot syrup for a few seconds.Than take them out and Garnish with sliced pistachios.
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    Serve hot.